Meet Dr Joyful Elma Mdhluli, a fellow at the Office of Astronomy for Development which is managed by NRF-SAAO: https://t.co/ZfCyhifolW. Her focus is on exploring how #astronomy can help improve the mental well-being of people. #WomensMonth2023@joyemmie
Curious about astronomy? Turn your passion for the Universe into real-world impact
The IAU OAD is funding innovative projects using astronomy for sustainable development—from education to tourism and social change.
Open to anyone
Deadline: 31 May 2026
https://t.co/lRdsC2TYs6
Representation matters! AfAS ExCo member Dr. Joyful Mdhluli brought particle physics to the breakfast table on Munghana Lonene FM’s Phaphama Show, talking science & physics careers!
She’s a beacon for young Africans dreaming big!
#WomenInPhysics#ParticlePhysics@SAIPhysics
Excited to be attending the @APSphysics physics March Summit online. I’ll be chairing a session on History, Philosophy, Education & International Engagement, presenting on the work of the @Astro4Dev , and sharing a poster on Science Diplomacy through Astronomy
#APSSummit
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🌌 Join us at the NRF | SAAO Cape Town Open Night
📅 11 Oct | 🕗 8–10 PM | 📍 SAAO, Cape Town
Artist Kamil Adam Hassim presents “Patterns of the Universe: Lines Across Space & Time”—exploring how art, science & indigenous cosmologies converge.
OAD’s new Astronomy-for-Development Ecosystem has been launched!! From astrotourism to free training & seed funding, it aims to empower changemakers worldwide. 🔗 Check it out: https://t.co/OIKH1CSEVx Follow for updates! #ScienceForSociety#Astro4Dev#OAD
Messages from the IAU OAD global community played at a G20 science ministers gathering.
You can watch the gathering here: https://t.co/VJXOqfL8Dq
#Astronomy#oneworld#G20#astro4dev
Join us on Friday, September 26 at 08:30am UTC for the launch of our Flagships Ecosystem by @IAU_org Astronomical Union President Prof Willy Benz.
More details: https://t.co/9IzoFrKbLg
🚨 Deadline extended! Abstract submissions for MEARIM7 now close 1 Oct 2025.
📍 Amman, Jordan
🌍 Theme: Advancing Space & Astronomy Sciences for a Sustainable Future
🔗 https://t.co/HPJNUviGuj
@IAU_org@SKA_Africa@SAAO@auass98
In response to our call to send a video message to the G20 Science Meeting in South Africa, we received many submissions from around the world.
This week we highlight a project “Closer to the Sky” in Brazil
#astronomy#science#astronomyfordevelopment#G20#astro4dev#culture
Congratulations to the top three teams at Astrolab at Sol Plaatje University, and to all the participating universities –WSU, NWU, UniZulu, and Univen! AfAS is proud to be part of this initiative, and we look forward to the lasting impact it will have on astronomy education!
Prof James Chibueze @chibuezej , Distinguished Professor in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, recently scooped the highly coveted Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize for his work on advancing African astronomy through pioneering research, capacity building, and international collaborations. Read more: https://t.co/mDPv1TPeUg
#Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCSET #UnisaScience
In response to our call to send a video message to the G20 Science Meeting in South Africa, we received many submissions from around the world. Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing the voices of our community.
#astronomy#science#astronomyfordevelopment#G20#SouthAfrica
Dr. Joyful Mdhluli from the OAD will be speaking at the upcoming Physics for Development Colloquia Series, hosted by the American Physical Society Forum on International Physics. The colloquium will take place virtually on August 28, 2025
https://t.co/Y0UDOxjeMk
@SAAO@dstigovza
🌸 Happy Women’s Month 🌸
We’re celebrating women in STEMM & counting down the days to #SoapboxScience Cape Town 2025
Happening this November at the V&A Waterfront!
Stay tuned for updates & our exciting speaker lineup! 🚀
#WomensMonth#WomenInScience#CapeTown
The IAU seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant and Data Manager, joining the Head of Administration (HoA) in a very small team in the Secretariat at IAU Headquarters in Paris.
https://t.co/9r9jmSWpyc